Highland Scotch Whisky

The Highland region is both wide ranging in a geographical sense, and in terms of the characters produced at its many varied distilleries. Speaking generally, Highland Malts are often described as fuller in body than those produced in Speyside while sometimes showing a suggestion of smoke and with a certain dry, robust, complexity of character. Those found in the Northern and Eastern Highlands are often situated close to the sea, adding coastal qualities to their matured spirit that are more often associated with their "Island" counterparts.

A number of distilleries in the Highland region inspire a great deal of praise and, at times, an almost cult following. It is true that such revered Highlanders as Brora, Lochside and Glenugie are now sadly closed forever, but even so there is no shortage of excellent whisky being distilled. With such names as Clynelish with its waxy, scented fruit and mineral austerity, or the frequently sherry matured Dalmore with its sweet richness and classic, orange marmalade notes, it’s quite clear that the region has a great deal to offer whisky drinkers throughout the world.

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Highland Scotch WhiskyUser reviews

Rebel Yell: Uncomplicated Sipping

This was my first experience with Rebel Yell, and I bought a bottle upon recommendation of a friend. First, it pours a surprisingly light color for a bourbon. More golden than the usual amber. On the …

Score 80/100

Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak: Much better than the 40%

I owned a bottle of this while in China, and remember it being decent. A local store has it for $54usd+tax and I was willing to pay that for the same experience. I then realized that in the US, this is…

Score 89/100

Redbreast 12 Year Old Cask Strength: Pot still whiskey reloaded

Redbreast is one of the many whiskeys produced at New Midleton Distillery. It is a 'Single Pot Still' Irish whiskey, meaning that it is made from a mash of malted and unmalted barley. This 12-year old …

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